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SAN FRANCISCO -- Right-hander Tim Lincecum pitched his second career no-hitter Wednesday and second in two seasons against the San Diego Padres, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 victory at AT&T Park. Lincecum recorded his seventh career shutout and 10th career complete game, striking out six and walking only one. He also went 2-for-3 with a walk at the plate, collecting his second and third hits of the season and scoring his first two runs. Lincecum threw his first career no-hitter last season against San Diego on April 13, 2013, at Petco Park, striking out 13 and walking four in a 9-0 Giants victory. With a sellout crowd on its feet Wednesday, Lincecum retired center...

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